‘Sports car’ Wade bulks up in pursuit of NFL dream

By JOSHUA PECK Focused: Christian Wade trains with Buffalo Bills CHRISTIAN Wade insists he is “locked in” on his decision to...

Sioned Harries hits four as Warriors go on rampage

Worcester Warriors skipper scores four tries in Premier 15s rout over DMP Sharks

Exeter Chiefs cling on for win over Bristol by Mackinder’s fingertips

Chiefs win for the fourth time this season away at Bristol Bears, despite having Patricia Garcia sent off early in the...

Try-happy Lark Davies leads Lightning charge

England hooker Davies crosses twice for Loughborough in 29-21 away win at Gloucester-Hartpury

Leap Year put curse on Wasps as we won

MY LIFE IN RUGBY MARK WOODROW THE FORMER PERTEMPS BEES, BRISTOL, DONCASTER, VIADANA AND DINGS CRUSADERS FLY-HALF Man-of-match: Mark Woodrow converts...

Little tough nut Ivor had the Gloucester giants quaking in their boots – Mike Burton

TRP columnist Peter Jackson remembers the great Gloucester trainer of 50 years ago, with former England and Lions prop Mike Burton

When the Prince made England Sevens kings

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

Leinster 24-12 Ulster: Big guns return to put Leinster in driving seat

Leinster get back on track after suffering defeat to Connacht last weekend

Connacht 10-16 Munster: Munster stretch gap at summit

Match report and player ratings from the inter-provincial clash at the Sportsground

Dragons 20-28 Ospreys: Otten try clinches derby arm-wrestle

Mat Protheroe continues to shine for the Ospreys since his arrival from Bristol Bears last summer

Jarrod rules after Liam red

By ROGER PANTING Darting over: Tomos Williams beats Leigh Halfpenny to score for Blues PICTURES: Huw Evans WELSH star Liam Williams,...

Zebre 22-18 Benetton: Antonio Rizzi holds his nerve to edge it for hosts

Zebre go back-to-back against their Italian rivals

Frozen pitch forces derby postponement

FRIDAY’S PRO14 game between Glasgow and Edinburgh was postponed 30 minutes before kick-off. It was the second leg of the 1872...

Liddell clocking up the miles to support Doddie

By GARY HEATLY Fund raiser: Ben Liddell EDINBURGH-BASED teenage rugby player Ben Liddall is attempting to run a total of 1,042...

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Beating squeeze of Great Freeze

THERE was a time when it was extreme weather that used to disrupt our winter playing schedules, now it is Covid...

Do battle but don’t shake hands

AS many have learned – in life and sport – you must sometimes bend with the wind. For example, taken at...

So much for loyalty, Duhan

SO South Africa U20 and 7s star Duhan van der Merwe, having just qualified for Scotland by residence last autumn when...

Rearing Dragons’ kids could be costly for Dean Ryan

Dragons risk losing members of their next generation with WRU cuts projected to hit regions

Eddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams

Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary

Scarlets hot-shot Jac Morgan expected to sign with Toby Booth

A major blow to the Scarlets, as Wales U20 captain Morgan looks set to join rivals Ospreys

Zack Henry out as Leicester Tigers keep Bonilla longer

Leicester are setting out their recruitment plans in the fly-half department, with Diaz Bonilla preferred to Zack Henry

Room 101: Plymouth Albion fly-half Conor Eastgate

Plymouth Albion back Eastgate picks three of his biggest pet hates for Room 101 entry

Waterboys should keep out of the deep end | Nick Cain

Gloucester's loss to Sale Sharks in the Premiership had its fair share of flash points

Harlequins v London Irish: Magician Marcus Smith has bounty on head

London Irish back row has identified the Quins fly-half as the main threat to contain ahead of their Premiership clash on...

Paul Deacon says becoming a head coach is next step in his career

The Sale Sharks interim head coach doesn't know how long he will remain in his current position, after win against Worcester

Sale 20-13 Worcester: Faf de Klerk leads the way for rejuvenated Sharks

Worcester lament narrow defeat to Sale, as de Klerk and Jono Ross tries seal the win for Sharks

It’s only 6/10 for us says Dean Richards

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards knows there's plenty to work on despite win over Gloucester

Newcastle 22-10 Gloucester: Adam Radwan gets the Falcons off to flier

HOOKER George McGuigan’s pick-andgo try as the clock went into overtime capped a Newcastle win against a struggling Gloucester side who...

16 Premiership players test positive for coronavirus

Premiership Rugby has released the results from the latest round of testing, with a total of 19 positive cases recorded

Stream all Championship games live to grow the league says Judge

Ex-Cornish Pirates and Saracens prop Christian Judge expects there to be an adjustment period for Championship newcomers

Hutchinson: ‘We trust in luck a bit to beat the Covid curse’

The Northampton Saints and Scotland centre reveals the toll of the Covid-19 pandemic on his personal life

Schools tackling ban ‘would spell danger’, says Taunton’s Kitson

Kitson's time in rugby flitted between Taunton's National Two South campaign last year, to Sydney, and Leeds University in 2020

Toby Booth has got my Ospreys playing with pride again | Shane Williams

Shane Williams sees a much more empassioned demeanour about the Ospreys since Booth's arrival

Exclusive: Steve Borthwick can help Leicester rediscover their mojo

Pat Howard reflects on the departure of old friend Geordan Murphy at Leicester and shares his view on the work Steve...

Room 101: Harlequins scrum-half Scott Steele

Steele picks three of his biggest pet peeves from the rugby world and beyond

Dai Young returns to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby

Ex-Wasps director of rugby returns to Arms Park with a view to a longer stay potentially in the offing

Saracens, Ealing and Doncaster to take part in Triangular Cup competition

Trio of Championship clubs to contest pre-season Trailfinders Challenge Cup, with January 16 kick-off date

US consortium adds financial weight to Sharks

PRO14-bound Sharks agree takeover by US consortium MVM Holdings, who hold ties with Jay Z's Roc Nation

Paul O’Connell joins Ireland coaching group ahead of the Six Nations

Ireland and Munster great Paul O'Connell will work with forwards coach Simon Easterby

Jonathan Thomas promoted to head coach at Worcester

"The time is right for us to implement the next stage of the strategic plan which we have in place for...

Shane Lewis Hughes battling to stay ahead of the pack

HE MAY have ended 2020 on a high by winning three Welsh caps, but the first priority in the New Year...

Rugby Great Schools: ‘Professional’ Colston’s set the bar sky high

Colston's conveyor belt of talent in modern rugby is quite something...

Young Guns: Wasps tighthead prop Jordan Cordice

Cordice explains how the opportunity to go and play in New Zealand in last year

The day Edward James stood firm against Super Brat | Peter Jackson

The Llanelli RFC president and former centre will be laid to rest this week. but his love for sport expanded far...

Ruan Ackermann pledges allegiance to England and Gloucester

The Gloucester No.8 explains why Kingsholm is home, and why there was no rush to return to South Africa nor follow...

Sanderson: Saracens’ Super Six will be ready for England duty

Nick Cain taps into Saracens' plans for their England stars while they play in the Championship by talking with forwards/defence coach...

If Lions can’t roam free on tour then call it off | Shane Williams

Player, management and fans safety has to remain at the forefront of the Lions concerns, as the UK and South Africa...

Exeter Chiefs Women head coach Susie Appleby adds three new signings

USA duo Rachel Johnson and Joanna Kitlinski are added to the pack, while Irish winger Laura Sheehan is a new name...

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson agrees new Edinburgh deal

Edinburgh head coach Cockerill hails Watson's committment to PRO14 club